Life

The Check-In: Kona Handcyclist up for ESPY Award

Minda Dentler nominated for a prestigious award from ESPN, Buffalo Springs Lake celebrates 25 years, and more news from the world of IRONMAN.

Hand Cyclist Minda Dentler Nominated for ESPY Award

Last year's hand cycle division winner has been nominated for an ESPY award from ESPN, in the category of Best Female Athlete with a Disability. Learn about her journey from India to the lava fields of Kona in our profile, and then visit espn.go.com/espys/2014 to cast your vote for Minda.

25 Years and Counting in Texas

IRONMAN 70.3 Buffalo Springs will celebrate 25 years of providing that "old school" feeling triathlon in Lubbock, Texas this weekend. The first race attracted 91 athletes and race director Mike Greer (75) has been there the entire time, joined later by his wife, Marti. The two have nursed the race from a local novelty to international notoriety.

"The 2014 Induction Ceremony was one of the most exciting, entertaining and extremely special ceremonies, and I've been to every one," said Jon Gray Noll, the chair of the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Committee and Class of 2008 inductee. "This is a real tribute to the individuals who have contributed so much over the years to make triathlon the sport it is today."

Tri History: Scott Tinley Interviews Andrew Messick

In this engaging interview, Triathlon History's own Scott Tinley talks with IRONMAN CEO Andrew Messick about the company's role in making and preserving triathlon history. Find out the answers to questions such as the role IRONMAN plays as a steward of the "IRONMAN Dream," and Messick's own top three most signifying moments in Kona history.

IRONMAN 70.3 Vineman Entry Auction for a Cause

The Vineman family is holding this eBay online auction for one entry into the (sold out) 2014 IRONMAN70.3 Vineman race scheduled for Sunday, July 13, 2014. As you may know, this race sold out in minutes and the waitlist has now been exhausted.Vineman is conducting this auction for a local Sonoma County family – the Andrews. In March, their son Jeffrey Andrews was in a snowboard accident and suffered a severe c-spine injury and is currently in a rehabilitation facility in Denver. A fundraising effort is underway for Jeffrey and the family to help defray some of the costs of his treatment.

Recommended Reading

Race Previews

IRONMAN Austria: IRONMAN Austria held in the beautiful landscape of Carinthia. Every year IRONMAN Austria attracts 3,000 athletes from 60 countries, along with their vocal supporters, to this perfect triathlon landscape that produces lightning times.

Beginning with IRONMAN Japan on August 31, 2013, professional athletes began earning points for Kona Qualifying correlating to their finish position. The top 50 male pros and top 35 female pros in the KPR at the end of each qualifying year will qualify to race in Kona.Complete listing of the current Kona Points Ranking